I think it might have something to do with paying back your training expense to the company. But I agree. Starting pay sucks, no way around...
This is going to make your head spin gentlemen. 1st year regional airline pilots make between 18k-28k, that is after 25-50k worth of training....
"This confirmation is an agreement between TQL and Carrier to haul the indicated load at the indicated rate, and is not a dispatch. If load is...
I thought it was great story about management and drivers. The OP is just to high on life to see it, and with the cool story comment, probably...
Great piece of advice, pick a person you enjoy talking to and develop a relationship.
Awww shucks. It sucks. Why did you even call them? I suspect you knew about their reputation yet you gambled and got burnt. I am not defending...
I think the guy is reaching out, honestly its a refreshing thing to see. Its sad state of affairs to think everything has ulterior motive,...
I hated and never understood the term backhaul until I went to work for a carrier/shipper hybrid. For example, a manufacturing company that moves...
Keep in mind, I manage a small operation with 5 power units and 10 boxes and we run our own product and moonlight as a carrier. I never worked at...
Great points. I probably overexpressed myself when I said "blasting." I am a players coach if you will, I go to bat for my drivers all the time...
By Blast them, I simply mean that I will take the time to call their prospective employer and let them know they walked off the job leaving major...
You will usually interview with a company before they call your previous employer. So if your interviewing, then expect your managers to get...
Good idea going flats or tankers! Good luck!
You bet haunted! Good luck on your tests, just relax and you will do fine. My first job right out of school was team driving for a local flatbed...
Thats sound advice Haunted, I am no longer a driver, I am the guy the drivers call to explain the regulations. I have a class A Hazmat driver...
Yes sir, 1 container at 550 pounds, which I suppose could be configured in multiple containers. So, since its less than 1,001 pounds and does not...
So your saying you need hazmat insurance to carry a gallon of fuel (class 3) in a container if your operating under commercial rules? Some guy...
What about 550lb container of gelcoat? It is class 3 and its in a single container thats under 1001 lbs. Placard or not? Hazmat or no hazmat?...
I can promise this is not the dumbest question I have ever asked in these forums...lol
You could do that if you enjoy employing people for the sake of employing people. 1 truck operations with a owner and driver are not going to...